Our Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih Prediction: 3-1
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih in the Ukraine Vyscha Liga is scheduled for an 16:00 GMT kick-off on Monday December 1, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Shakhtar Donetsk's Last Match – Shamrock Rovers vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 UEFA Conference League victory over Shamrock Rovers on November 27. In that match, Shakhtar Donetsk recorded 68% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shamrock Rovers | 32% | 4 (2) | 0.56 | 24 |
 Shakhtar Donetsk | 68% | 10 (6) | 1.83 | 54 |
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih's Last Match – FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih vs FC Veres Rivne
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih will seek to go one better this time following a 2-2 Ukraine Vyscha Liga share of the spoils with FC Veres Rivne on November 23. In that match, FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih controlled 59% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih | 59% | 0 (3) | - | 68 |
 FC Veres Rivne | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 64 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih Stats
Key Stats
| Shakhtar Donetsk | FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.11 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shakhtar Donetsk are averaging 2.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Shakhtar Donetsk 27-11
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih 15-17
What are the odds for this match?
Shakhtar Donetsk to win: @1.2
Draw: @6
FC Kryvbas Kriviy Rih to win: @11
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